Chapter 1, He can see

Immediately following, there is an extremely vague "giggling" sound, bright and enchanting

The disordered green copper tracks are like twisted, grotesque dark brown scars on the ground in the darkness, as if the blood has dried and formed scabs

He leaned against the wall and listened carefully for a moment. After confirming that the mother and child in the room were resting, he was about to take action when he suddenly heard a boy's voice from inside: "I don't know, it should be someone passing by."

Upon reaching the door, he paused briefly, then, with one hand resting against the wall, followed the tactile guide line along the wall to his mother's room

Could it be that his mother's voice is too soft

Qiao Tiegen felt a chill run down his spine, and he shone his flashlight into the darkness of the room. His pupils constricted sharply as he witnessed the most terrifying and regretful scene of his life

Having spoken, he sighed, seemingly feeling that his mother was overly kind, and felt a sense of regret

The cautious little devil ... . ... Just as Qiao Tiegen silently complained in his heart, he suddenly felt a wave of suffocation

He took a slight breath, approaching quietly and cautiously.

He said, "Having mom to take care of me is great, but staying at home every day is not a solution, so I will go out to play for a little while..."

"Why aren't you eating?" Mother seemed to notice the boy's hesitation and gently said, "These are still the ingredients you had before, the taste is the same as before. The vegetables I bought today aren't very fresh, so I'll just leave them for myself. You're still growing, and I won't let you eat those unnutritious things..."

Even Qiao Tiegen, who had suffered from the harsh environment of the lower city since childhood, found it difficult to endure for a moment and felt as if he could not breathe

"You broke your leg, just rub it yourself. If it's not a big deal, don't trouble others. We don't have any hemostatic medicine at home," the boy said expressionlessly.

Qiao Tiegen felt somewhat annoyed, but then straightened his body. Since he had been noticed, he simply decided to stop pretending and laid his cards on the table.

The small building is quiet and still

Mother's voice slightly deepened, seemingly a bit angry: "Did I not tell you before that it is very dangerous outside? You stay here, and I will take care of you every day. Isn't that good?"

This time it is not... The voice of the mother came through, retracting the tenderness she had for her youth, instead carrying a peculiar coldness.

Qiao Tiegen gritted his teeth, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he felt a foul odor rushing into it, as if he had just swallowed countless rotten, stinking fish in one go, accompanied by a nauseating sensation in his stomach.

Before long, a dish exuding a rich aroma was placed on the table in front of the young man

Should I ask him to come in? Or perhaps it's better not to, since it's so late

I understand. The young man said expressionlessly, "I have just been staying at home for too long and want to go out for a walk"

Gradually, the laughter transformed into a woman's voice: "He heard it, he heard it, he can hear it!"

Although he was somewhat puzzled as to why he had not heard the mother's voice, the sound of footsteps growing closer indicated that she had already arrived at the door. He immediately took out the dagger from his pocket, fully prepared.

At that moment, a slightly helpless voice of a young man came from inside the room, accompanied by a series of sighs. Qiao Tiegen heard footsteps approaching slowly from the depths of the room

The young man's lips twitched slightly, but in the end, he said nothing and returned to his expressionless demeanor

"There is nothing to pity; who can be blamed if one's own guiding thread is broken?" said the youth inside, but from the tone, it seemed he was trying to persuade his mother

Perhaps due to excessive excitement, the young man felt his mother's saliva splatter onto his face

"You still need to eat, you are still growing. How can you skip breakfast?" Mother chided, and immediately after, the young man heard the sound of rustling and the movement of books, as she left the room

Qiao Tiegen's face was somewhat purple, though it was unclear whether it was due to the foul odor or the anger provoked by the youth's words

He is not concerned that the light of the flashlight will disturb the owner of the house; this is a dark zone where the inhabitants are the fog people. Even if a blazing torch is lit right in front of them, they will not be able to see it

She appears to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, with a slender physique that clearly indicates malnutrition. Her facial features are not much different from those of other individuals in the fog, including her chin, lips, and nose bridge. Above that is her hairline.

Damn, it stinks so much, it's even more unhygienic than I am...

Although he has no eyes, his familiarity with his room allows him to move with remarkable skill, without a white cane and without bumping into any corners

Has it been discovered

Qiao Tiegen was taken aback, feeling a secret joy in his heart; indeed, a woman's heart is soft.

Seeing that his mother was angry, the young man quickly said: "Mom, please don't be angry, I have just been staying at home for too long and feel a bit bored"

How do you have such thoughts again

There are no streetlights by the roadside, as the fog in the lower city renders this expensive illumination unnecessary

Just as they were conversing, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the small building

Qiao Tiegen raised his eyebrows, doubting that he had missed something. He suddenly recalled a similar disjointed statement made earlier; the young man must have been conversing with his mother

"I have told you many times, it is very dangerous outside, very dangerous! Why can't you understand!" Mother's voice suddenly became sharp, filled with anger

He decided not to wait any longer

Perhaps it was his movements that stirred her, as the sound of his mother waking came from beside him, tinged with a hint of morning laziness and tenderness: "Xiao Shen, are you already up? Are you hungry? I will go and prepare breakfast for you right away"

In the early morning, sunlight penetrates the thick fog, illuminating the houses in the black light area, which are arranged in a staggered manner like scales and books.

Taking out the flashlight, Qiao Tiegen swaggered and waved it in front of him, where there was a row of dilapidated low buildings, which were also his target for the night

This is the native fog people, invisible and requiring no light

This low building is clearly a single-family structure. From the two guide ropes at the entrance and the information he gathered during his inquiries, it is evident that only a mother and her child reside here

Gazing at the somewhat heavy iron gate before him, Qiao Tiegen lightly coughed and lamented in a pitiful tone: "Please, I have broken my guiding cord, I am lost, I have fractured my leg, and after much difficulty following your guiding cord, I have arrived here. Could you please help me bandage my wound? I have lost a lot of blood"

This damned little rascal, how can he be so lacking in compassion

"Indeed, people are quite troublesome..." Mother murmured to herself

If stealing is not possible, then let us resort to robbery

The laughter grew increasingly clear, approaching from afar, as if it were rapidly coming closer from an incredibly distant place

Using the faint light of a flashlight to penetrate the thick fog, Qiao Tiegen quickly arrived in front of one of the remote, dilapidated low buildings

He now possesses this ability

I am fine, not very hungry the young man retracted his palm and said softly

Alright, I will listen to my mother then

A nauseating stench of decay surged out from the entrance, overwhelming him to the point where his mind nearly succumbed to oxygen deprivation, plunging into blankness

That person has already been sent away, " Mother said with a light laugh

The sound of the door lock turning, the iron door is pulled open a crack

Qiao Tiegen : `` ... ... ''

Before taking action, he had also made such plans; this was not the first time he had done so. He specifically chose this remote area because even if two people were to die here, the patrol team would not notice for at least ten days to half a month.

Qiao Tiegen is also a member of the fog people, but unlike other fog people, he has some of his own small opportunities, and as a result, he has gained some things that other fog people do not have

Qiao Tiegen quickly covered his nose with his palm, while simultaneously shining a flashlight to clearly see the appearance of that detestable young man

Without eyes

At the moment he drew out the dagger, the young man seemed to hear something and helplessly said: "Mom, do we really have to bandage him? Alright, I will listen to you, I will go back to my room first"

Wait and see how I will deal with you

There are no able-bodied adults in the family, only the elderly and children. Qiao Tiegen touched the slightly heavy blade in his pocket, feeling that even if an "accident" were to occur, he could resolve it swiftly without causing too much commotion

Qiao Tiegen snorted coldly, not intending to let this little brat off the hook. Just as he was about to rush forward to stab him in the back, he suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the door.

The structure of the room allowed him to easily reach the bedside, and upon touching it, he discovered that his mother's skin had become increasingly soft.

This foul odor resembles an unbearable, twisted scent produced by a mixture of rotting pig entrails and accumulated, fermented excrement

The young boy hurriedly said: "No, no, no, Mom, I just want to be alone to clear my mind. I don't need a playmate; I hate being around others the most!"

However, he must have been discovered.

He moved his body slightly, then skillfully got out of bed and dressed himself

Once the door is opened, that heartless little ghost will no longer be able to act "arrogantly"

Hmph

"Mother, what happened to the guests outside yesterday?" The young man touched the wall as he returned to the living room, sitting down at the dining table and casually inquiring.

At this moment, the voice of the youth came again

hiss

"Xiao Shen, you shouldn't speak like that. Didn't that person also say that one should be kind? We should... help those in need!" Mother gently instructed.

Since the ploy of self-harm is ineffective, Qiao Tiegen is prepared to break the window directly, aiming for a swift resolution. With a flashlight for illumination, he should be able to silence them completely before they can scream.

The young boy reached for the chopsticks on the dining table, falling into silence

He reached out to wipe it away, sticky and damp

As soon as he approached the dilapidated building, Qiao Tiegen caught a whiff of a putrid, acidic stench carried by the cold wind, and could not help but curse inwardly.

Snap

Outside is dangerous ... ... The corner of the boy's mouth twitched slightly, home is the most dangerous place, isn't it ... ...

Qiao Tiegen shivered slightly in the cold wind, quickly tightening his clothes. The warm air that escaped from the collar brushed against his throat, bringing a sense of warmth.

After sending them off, the young man's lips twitched slightly. After a moment of silence, he sighed and said, "In the future, let's not allow such people to come in. One look at them shows they have ill intentions; who knows, they might even be faking a broken leg!"

This remark was extremely abrupt, causing Qiao Tiegen to startle and then feel somewhat angry, instinctively reaching for his pocket

"Hmm?" Mother spoke with a hint of confusion, as if lost in thought. After a long while, her voice returned to its gentle tone as she said: "Does Xiao Shen need a playmate? Let me go find some for you."

No eyebrows

In the bedroom, the young man gets up at exactly 7 o'clock

... ...

The voice possesses the youthful freshness of adolescence, yet it sounds hoarse and deep

Damn, the ears of the fog people are indeed quite effective

One should be kind in life

Termite City, Blacklight District

At night, thick fog envelops the streets of this underground city, rendering visibility to almost zero.

"Are you the lost wanderer of the broken rope again?" The young man paused for a moment, then let out a slight sigh.

It is ready, take your time eating

For example, he is able to see

... ...

Between the bridge of the nose and the hairline, there is a complete area of skin

He hurriedly shut his mouth, glaring fiercely at the young man, and without any hesitation, pulled out a dagger from his pocket